Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December.For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…
Drought and ensuing low river levels continue to affect the inland industry. Low water between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois has threatened traffic on the Mississippi River since December. For months, dredging operations have slowed vessels at points along the river's course…
Drydocks World & Maritime World today announced the institution of an employee award scheme to recognize performance excellence among its staff. The award which recognizes an employee’s commitment & work ethic in embracing the challenges…
Navis SPARCS N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) reaches critical milestone with 100 terminals globally. Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, has reached…
Kurt Nagle, president & CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), comments on President Obama's address.Mr. Nagle remarked as follows:“AAPA was extremely pleased that President Obama mentioned the value and need for…
Logistics industry leaders detail important shifts in sustainable practices at the recent 2013 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference (GFTC).From major retailers to trucking and shipping, the companies represented at the 45th annual GFTC, are making major strides in emissions control…
Globe Express Services, one of the world’s top 100 global logistics providers, was recently honored with the Platinum Award by Maersk Line Shipping, a ocean carrier and reliable container shipping company.This marks the second consecutive…
The World Bank Group has endorsed Jamaica’s aim to become the logistics hub for the Caribbean, Latin America and US Gulf & East coastal area by pledging to help find funding for the pioneering project. Speaking in Kingston recently, Giorgio Valentini…
Maciek Kwiatkowski will take up the leadership of DCT Gdansk at the beginning of April 2013.As DCT continues its preparations for the next major extension phase, an internationally experienced authority in port management, Maciek Kwiatkowski…
For inland operators, Compliance, Safety & Technology make for heavy river traffic as software providers descend on a rapidly approaching, potentially lucrative niche market. Is there a panacea for subchapter M? Pending USCG Subchapter “M”…
Insurance specialist in the global freight industry, TT Club, sees proliferation in technological capabilities & tailored supply chain processes.A long-term supporter of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Awards, TT Club sponsored the 2012 European Logistics Award…
At 131 million tons in 2012, total throughput in the Port of Hamburg remained slightly below the previous year.Hamburg nevertheless remains the second largest container port in Europe and consolidates its 14th place among container ports worldwide…
Retail Imports to Increase 8.5 Percent in February After East Coast/Gulf Coast Contract Deal is Reached. With a tentative contract deal reached with East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers but a key West Coast agreement unsettled, import cargo…
NRF Urges Labor and Management to Keep Ports Open Despite Rejection of LA/Long Beach Port Contract. The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold…